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The EU is ramping up its climate legislation

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EU

The EU is preparing for a new phase of climate change action in which it hopes to expand existing green technologies and develop those required to allow deep decarbonisation.

North Macedonian crisis spurs move to renewable energy

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NORTH MACEDONIA

Electricity companies wanted a near-38% rise amid soaring international market prices, but the ERC wanted to avoid a price shock. In November, the government declared an ‘energy…

China’s climate policy reaches critical juncture

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CHINA

This is an opportunity for China to renew its commitment to industrial and energy transformation. However, a massive expansion of coal-burning power generation is also planned.

Chile climate promises mount ahead of UN summit

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CHILE

Chile's climate change commitments.

Russia will both contest and adjust to EU carbon tax

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RUSSIA

Additional EU taxes on carbon-intensive energy and other products could cost Russian industry up to EUR50bn (USD59bn) before 2030. With some corporate exceptions, Russia's…

Fossil fuels will face disinvestments globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate change beyond the Paris accord.

Tourism to drive Belize economic growth amid slowdown

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BELIZE

Real GDP surged by 15% in 2021 and 12% in 2022, then by 4% in 2023. With inflation easing, risks of social instability have probably fallen over the past year, but growth looks…

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016.

Next Dutch government will likely be ‘greener’

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NETHERLANDS

Government formation should have been relatively straightforward but a series of political controversies have damaged VVD leader and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s credibility…

Israel may miss climate targets, despite rising risk

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ISRAEL

Public environmental awareness is relatively poor, though a February oil spill affecting beaches was a wake-up call. Green issues are also not a national political priority. Ahead…